Sugar Cookies
Simple, buttery sugar cookies perfect for decorating or enjoying as is. A family favorite that's easy to make with readily available ingredients.
2 1/4 cups
All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp
Baking Powder
1/2 tsp
Salt
1 cup
Unsalted Butter-softened
3/4 cup
Granulated Sugar
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Simple, buttery sugar cookies perfect for decorating or enjoying as is. A family favorite that's easy to make with readily available ingredients.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all Dry Ingredients.
- In a large bowl, cream together the Unsalted Butter and Granulated Sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the Large Egg and Vanilla Extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the Dry Ingredients to the Wet Ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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2 1/4 cups
280 g
All-Purpose Flour
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1 tsp
5 mL
Baking Powder
-
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Salt
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1 cup
227 g
Unsalted Butter-softened
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3/4 cup
150 g
Granulated Sugar
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1
1
Large Egg
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1 tsp
5 mL
Vanilla Extract
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Electric Mixer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Plastic Wrap
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie Cutters
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Wire Rack
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all Dry Ingredients.
- In a large bowl, cream together the Unsalted Butter and Granulated Sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the Large Egg and Vanilla Extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the Dry Ingredients to the Wet Ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition per serving
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